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Chopin made a strong impression on Mendelssohn. They met, became friends and stayed in contact for the rest of Chopin's life. The two composers were only a year apart in age, and both of them had the distinction of maturing as a composer while still in their teen years.
- Who did Chopin fall in love with?
- Did Chopin and Liszt meet?
- Did Chopin ever marry?
- Was Chopin jealous of Liszt?
Who did Chopin fall in love with?
Chopin and Sand eventually formed a romantic relationship. In November of 1838, the couple spent three months in Majorca, where Chopin completed his 23 preludes in each of the major and minor keys. The so-called honeymoon for Chopin and Sand proved to be a disaster.
Did Chopin and Liszt meet?
Liszt met Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) shortly after the latter's arrival in Paris in September 1831 and attended his Paris debut at the Salle Pleyel on February 26, 1832. ... Their friendship also led Chopin to dedicate his "Études," op. 10 to his fellow pianist.
Did Chopin ever marry?
He married Justyna Krzyżanowska, a poor relative of the Skarbeks, one of the families for whom he worked. Chopin was baptised in the same church where his parents had married, in Brochów. His eighteen-year-old godfather, for whom he was named, was Fryderyk Skarbek, a pupil of Nicolas Chopin.
Was Chopin jealous of Liszt?
Some say that Chopin was jealous of Liszt because of his high technical ability, and perhaps also Liszt's growing relationship with George Sand. Some say that Liszt was jealous of Chopin because of composition. Chopin was an acclaimed composer, while Liszt's original compositions rarely received any thought.
